Informaatioteknologia, innovaatio ja palvelut

Amelie Argenti
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14-janv.-2016 17:20:05

Slush 2015 was a great success with over 15 000 attendees, 1700 startups and 800 venture capital investors and we are delighted to have been part of it. Many thanks to the 10 French startups that participated through Business France. We look forward to the 2016 edition!

Nadine Fraysse-Eckstein
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08-nov.-2015 14:07:29

Slush has become one of the largest startup events in the world. It is the focal point for startups and tech talent to meet with top-tier international investors, executives and media. The event also offers a unique platform for product launches, open innovation challenges and networking. In 2014, Slush brought together over 14,000 attendees and more than 3,500 companies for the two-day event. More than 750 investors came to Helsinki to meet startups in nearly 3,800 pre-booked meetings. This year Slush will take place on November 11-12th in Helsinki, Finland and for the first time the French international development agency, Business France , has selected 10 French startups to exhibit at the event. The French startups will present their products and solutions at the French Tech demo booths A4-A9 . They will also be attending the French Tech evening event to be held at the Embassy of France in Helsinki , organized together with Arctic Startup , one of the largest technology blogs reporting on startups in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The 10 French startups are: • 3Drudder : a revolutionary navigation controller for virtual reality and 3D • Adways : a technology that helps make any video interactive with a few clicks. • CeleScreen: an innovative service assessing the harmfulness of molecules aimed at cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. • Finalcad : a mobile platform with predictive analytics for the construction industry. • Digitsole : a specialist design and distribution startup for connected footwear products. • Klaxoon : offering learning solutions and new ways to interact in meetings, trainings and conferences. • Monkey tie : Affinity recruitment website with integrated tools for professional development. • Phonotonic : enables a connected object and an app that transforms movement into music. • VideoStitch : specialised assembly solutions for 360 videos in real time. • Wynd : management system for all order and payment methods (cash, website, apps, drive ...). For further information on the French companies attending Slush , please contact Tiina Sounela: tiina.sounela(@)businessfrance.fr

Nadine Fraysse-Eckstein
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08-nov.-2015 13:16:58

Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation from Finland and Bpifrance, the French Public bank supporting the growth of French companies from France are announcing the 1st Call for Proposals for joint feasibility studies, demonstrations and R&D projects, focusing on developing innovative products and applications in all technological and market areas. Applicants are expected to develop ready to market solutions or projects which have strong global or European market potential for Finland and France. More information : http://www.eurekanetwork.org/finland-france-call http://www.bpifrance.fr/Trouvez-la-solution-qu-il-vous-faut/Innover/Realiser-mon-projet-innovant/Innover-avec-des-partenaires-etrangers/Aide-pour-le-developpement-de-l-innovation-en-collaboration-internationale-ADICI Deadline : February 12th 2016

Pauline Terzian
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08-déc.-2014 13:43:06

Companies of all sizes and sectors must have a scope of digital services for their clients or risk losing business. Fayssal Majid, Ubifrance’s IT project manager, explains: “Smartphone will be the new platform for all companies. They will need to have a mobile application as well as a site in order to attract customers and maintain a market share.” By 2020 the number of smartphone mobile subscriptions is expected to more than double to 6.1 billion. This is nearly the size of today’s global population of 6.7 billion.
Today’s France, ready for tomorrow’s world
France offers a mobilized IT ecosystem that is leveraging the best of France to not only satisfy the domestic market but also capture global customers. In fact the domestic market, a kind of reflection of the society’s focus on technology, has been following other developed countries in internet penetration and mobile usage: 54% of the French population uses the internet on their mobile and 74% of smartphone users research products and services on their phone.
Therefore, it should come as no surprise that France will be sending the biggest national delegation to 2015’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The size of delegation can be attributed to the quality of French engineers and the well-organized research clusters, many at a regional level, which offer incubation for a variety of independent ideas. For example take Systematic, a cluster from the Paris region, which has helped develop 379 projects and attracted investment of 2 billion euros over its brief history. In fact, Mr. Majid explains that there are even further layers of organization that benefit the start up culture in France: “There are all startups which are very proud of their French roots but are looking globally. An initiative in collaboration with UBIFRANCE, La French Tech, helps them achieve this goal.”
La French Tech is a great collective project for the growth and influence of the French Start-ups and digital ecosystem and has been behind such firms as the award winning Citizen Sciences. Citizen Sciences is a prime example of a French company that is not only matching but also advancing the technological frontier. Citizen Sciences is pioneering application of the field of “the internet of things” – the connectivity of everyday items for the purpose of improving usage and limiting human involvement – towards the human staple of clothing. At the moment they are working on products that will gather multiples of data, from heart rate to specific movements, for athletes as to improve their performance. The company was recognized as a winner of an Innovation Award at the 2014 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas.
Ubifrance helps you reach your potential
Mr. Majid believes that the Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress in spring of 2015 is the perfect springboard for French businesses for global markets. IT has become much more of a global phenomenon and Mr. Majid believes that the direction of French companies should not only be towards showcases and markets in the US, but also emerging markets in Asia, South America , and even Africa: “Yes, French companies have always thought about the US, but in fact there is also much interest from places like the Middle East South East Asia and Africa, markets that are very large and growing.” Since the Mobile World Congress is a global event, this will provide the perfect introduction of French companies to prospective clients from all over the world.
Oledcomm is an example of a company that will be joining Mr. Majid in Barcelona. They are doing something truly special. Their products leverage your lighting network into something many of us find unthinkable: wireless communication and Internet services.
Famoco is yet another French company that will be at the MWC in Barcelona and they are working on a problem that we all though would be solved by now – contactless payment. Such advancements require massive logistical coordination and Famoco is making this possible. Look to Famoco to improve your experience in stores all around the world.
UBIFRANCE, the French agency for international business development, has 80 offices overseas. Its role is to help French companies in marketing their products abroad, as well assist foreign companies in finding French suppliers or partners.
More information about…
Oledcomm
Famoco
The French Tech Pavilion @ Mobile World Congress
The Mobile World Congress : https://apps.ubifrance.fr/BlogBO/Post/post_view.aspx?page1=&page=&post_id=10195

Pauline Terzian
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08-déc.-2014 13:47:56

Over the course of four days, 2-5 March 2015, Mobile World Capital Barcelona will host the world’s greatest mobile event: Mobile World Congress.
The mobile communications revolution is driving the world’s major technology breakthroughs. From wearable devices to connected cars and homes, mobile technology is at the heart of worldwide innovation. As an industry, we are connecting billions of people to the transformative power of the Internet and mobilising every device we use in our daily lives.
In short, we’re on The Edge of Innovation, and the possibilities are endless. The 2015 GSMA Mobile World Congress will convene industry leaders, visionaries and innovators to explore the trends that will shape mobile in the years ahead.
About the Event
Depending on the type of pass selected, attendees can take advantage of the many components that make up this industry-leading event:
Depending on the type of pass selected, attendees can take advantage of the many components that make up this industry-leading event:
A world-class thought-leadership Conference featuring visionary keynotes and panel discussions
A cutting-edge product and technology Exhibition featuring more than 1,900 exhibitors
The world’s best venue for seeking industry opportunities, making deals, and networking
App Planet , the Centre of the Mobile Apps Universe, where the mobile app community gathers to learn, network and engage with innovators
And the Global Mobile Awards programme, where we recognise industry innovation and achievements
About the French Pavilion
The French Tech Pavilion at MWC 2015 in Hall 5 & Hall 8.1
Mrs Axelle Lemaire, Minister of State for the Digital Sector, attached to the Minister of the Economy, Industry and the Digital, will be present on the French Pavilion at MWC 2015 with LA FRENCH TECH !
For the ninth consecutive year, UBIFRANCE, The French Agency for International Business Development will host a French Tech Pavilion at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (Spain), from 02 to 05 March 2015. The latest innovations from more than 100 French exhibitors will be showcased on the French Tech Pavilion, making it the largest national pavilion at the trade show this year like the previous years.
More information about…
The French Tech Pavilion @ Mobile World Congress
France offers a mobilized IT ecosystem: https://apps.ubifrance.fr/BlogBO/Post/post_view.aspx?post_id=10194

Annamari LUUKKAINEN
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23-juin-2014 09:57:41

We all use e-commerce (and some of us all of the time), but do we fully realize in our economic crystal balls what the virtual universe of the Internet can do for a business? France does, to the tune of €51,1billion in 2013.
With broadband internet feeding households like never before, this trend is accelerating, up 13.5% this past year, even while traditional sales outlets are declining. Naturally, French e-commerce is part of a European phenomenon: sophisticated, well-educated consumers shopping and comparing on-line, whether it is for train tickets, fashion items, books and downloaded films, not to mention concert tickets or even electronic products and vacations. In fact, France finds itself positioned right in the middle of more mature on-line markets such as the UK and Scandinavia, while catering to fast-growing cyber-markets in Southern Europe.
Impressive numbers – and then there’s Christmas!
The typical cyber-consumer in France spends on average €1400 annually, with a choice spanning 138,000 merchandizing sites, clicking to satisfy 33.7 million purchasers, each one with his or her own very personalized criteria. This represents a 17% growth rate for the number of sites in 2013, fueled by a rise of 5% in on-line buyers last year. Christmas frenzy often spells financial success for many e-commerce sites. For France, December 2013 accounted for a whopping €10 billion of the year’s total results.
The Best in Class go international
15% of French sites export, generating 10% of their sales internationally. The really successful sites, representing over €10 million in turnover, are able to boost these international sales by up to 20% of their total turnover. For 2013, the champions are Vente Privée, with € 1,6 billion, Showroom Privé, €350 million, Sarenza at €150 million and in 29 different countries, while Spartoo out-does them by €130 million in 20 countries throughout Europe.
Cross-channel strategies
Traditional companies such as Darty, Auchan and even Air France have grasped the importance of developing interfaces with e-commerce, selling cross-channel, from virtual to POS (Place of Sale). Tourism is an especially heavy-hitter, with Opodo and Go Voyages receiving avid travelers. Even SNCF-Voyages is also getting into the trend with offers covering car rentals and hotels, not just trains, and not just trains in Europe! E-commerce allows companies to envision doing business in entirely refreshing and international ways.
In B to B, the office supplies segment is active, with Bruneau and Viking modeling their entire business on-line, a lesson not lost on Manutan for its equipment.
The rules to play by
With smart-phones now in every pocket, French companies are alert to adapting to international opportunities: respecting local-country consumer legislation, marketing with multi-lingual sites, regularly upgrading to be ergonomic, enriching their offers constantly. The usual rate of transformation from visit to virtual shopping cart is 2.5%; so New Age merchants must be quick to adapt to this new breed of impatient, demanding clientele. The e-consumer wants easy, practical and totally secure payment solutions ranging from credit card to Paypal. They also expect EU legislation on profiling and reimbursements to be strictly adhered to by the e-commerce site.
Up and coming events where Ubifrance can leverage exhibition opportunities for French e-commerce companies will be in Milan on May 20 th , in the UK and Ireland, from September 16 – 18 th , followed by San Paolo, October 6 – 7 th , with BtoB meetings dedicated to private sales.
For Further information about French companies in the e-commerce Sector :
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Victor Jarny
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10-févr.-2012 09:43:57

The trade show is the digital industry’s biggest event and will take place in Hanover (Germany), from 6 to 10 March 2012.
UBIFRANCE will group together the French companies in two areas during the CeBIT trade show in March. Companies focused on new technology and research will be in Hall 9, and hardware specialists will be in Hall 14.
A wide range of products will be exhibited, including those relating to business IT, business communications and networks, ICT infrastructure, IT and telecoms accessories, Future Internet, and 3D technologies. This year, CeBIT takes place in Hanover (in northern Germany) from 6 to 10 March.
According to the European Information Technology Observatory (EITO), worldwide IT expenditure is experiencing substantial growth rates in emerging countries and should have risen by 4.3% in 2011, reaching €963.4 billion. In Europe, Germany stands out, as it exceeded the European average and experienced a significant increase in expenditure, up by 4.3% in 2011, while France enjoyed a 3.4% increase.
The EITO highlights the substantial upsurge — by 4.2% — in the French infrastructure software segment in 2011. This trend is expected to continue in 2012, with a forecasted 4.8% rise. The growth in this segment is primarily the result of rising sales in storage-and-security applications, boosted by the proliferation of Cloud Computing offers.
Also according to the EITO, the worldwide IT market in 2012 will grow by 5.4%, exceeding €1,000 billion in sales for the first time.
A list of the companies that will be on the French pavilion is supplied below; a detailed catalogue is available on request.
Bidulandco
Bidulandco develops applications for USB sticks, SD cards and hard drives.
www.bidulandco.com
CAREX-France
CAREX-France specialises in the wholesale distribution of telecommunications and multimedia products.
www.carexfrance.com
COP sas
COP sas is the creator of Nexboo: "The first digital democracy where ideas are exchanged between friends, or the world," explains the company.
www.nexboo.com
ELYCTIS
ELYCTIS develops hardware devices and software applications dedicated to Secure Identity, including e-ID and e-passport.
www.elyctis.com
GEOCOM
GEOCOM provides e-marketing tools that use mobile phones.
www.geocom.fr
H5 Audits
H5 Audits is made up of independent experts who specialise in measurement technology for businesses’ IP networks.
www.h5audits.com
HDW
HDW is a distributor of high-technology goods.
www.hdwfrance.fr
HOME TECHNOLOGY
HOME TECHNOLOGY allows its clients to manage their homes via the internet, controlling temperature in the home remotely, for example.
www.home-technology.eu
INFOSEC Communication
INFOSEC Communication designs, manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of UPS and surge protectors that are adapted to market needs.
www.infosec-ups.com
Jamespot.Pro
Jamespot.Pro is an online solution that allows businesses to communicate and work collaboratively, both internally and externally.
www.jamespot.com
Moselle Développement
Moselle Développement is an economic-development agency set up by the General Council of the Moselle département , in Eastern France.
www.moselle-developpement.com
Ordissimo
Ordissimo has created a personal, simplified computer that is suitable for beginners.
www.ordissimo.com
PackshotCreator
A world leader in digital product photography, PackshotCreator offers unique solutions for the automated production of packshots.
www.packshot-creator.com
PNY Technologies
PNY Technologies delivers a full spectrum of high-quality products for everything in (and around) the computer.
www.pny.eu
Runware
Runware designs, produces and markets communications accessories with high added value for mobile phones.
www.runware.com
Sage
Sage produces software designed to manage a range of functions within a client organisation, such as finance and accounting, sales, pay, HR, enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and e-commerce.
www.sage.fr
SR21
SR21 is the regional development and innovation agency for the island of La Réunion, an overseas département of France in the Indian Ocean, near Mauritius.
www.wereunion.re
VIOTECH
VIOTECH designs, develops and markets high-added-value services and applications.
www.viotech.net